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Market event planning
Economic calendar
Track scheduled macroeconomic events that can affect currencies, indices, commodities and market volatility.
Live event feed Impact filters Global economies
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Live macro calendar
Plan around scheduled releases
Use the calendar to identify events—not to predict direction. Actual results, revisions and market expectations can all affect price.
External calendar data is supplied by TradingView. Times, values and classifications should be independently verified before trading.
Read the calendar
Four fields to understand before an event
A high-impact label can signal expected volatility, but it does not guarantee a large move.
Previous value
The prior release can be revised when new data is published.
Consensus
The median market expectation provides context for the surprise.
Actual value
Price reaction depends on the difference, details and broader market positioning.
Event-risk checklist
Prepare for more than the headline number.
Liquidity can thin before a release and return unevenly afterward. Price may move in both directions before establishing a trend.
- Review open positions and correlated exposure
- Understand that stop orders can slip
- Check free margin under a wider-spread scenario
- Avoid assuming consensus predicts direction
- Wait for market conditions to normalise when appropriate
Questions answered
Economic-calendar questions
Use scheduled information as one input in a wider risk process.
What events usually affect Forex?
Central-bank decisions, inflation, employment, growth, business surveys and fiscal announcements commonly attract attention.
Why did price fall after a positive release?
The result may already have been expected, details may have disappointed, the prior number may have been revised or broader positioning may dominate.
Are calendar times guaranteed?
No. Release schedules can change, and external feed timing should be independently verified.
Should I trade every high-impact event?
No. Event trading can involve rapid movement, slippage and unstable spreads and may not suit your strategy or risk tolerance.
Use the calendar to plan—not to predict.
Review exposure, margin and execution risk before scheduled events and unexpected announcements.